crucifixion
noun
UK/kruː.səˈfɪk.ʃᵊn/
US/kruː.səˈfɪk.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of crucifixion noun
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
the act of executing someone by nailing or binding them to a cross
钉十字架刑；钉死在十字架上
The Romans frequently used crucifixion as a method of punishing criminals.
罗马人经常使用钉十字架作为惩罚罪犯的方法。
Crucifixion was considered an exceptionally cruel form of capital punishment.
钉十字架被认为是一种极其残忍的死刑形式。
Historical texts document numerous instances of crucifixion.
历史文献记载了许多钉十字架的案例。
- Countable(可数名词)
a representation in art, such as a painting, of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
耶稣受难图
The church displayed a beautiful painting of the crucifixion.
教堂展示了一幅美丽的耶稣受难画作。
Many artists have depicted the crucifixion scene in various styles.
许多艺术家以不同的风格描绘了耶稣受难的场景。
The sculpture was another artistic representation of the crucifixion.
这座雕塑是耶稣受难的另一种艺术表现形式。